Personal Injury Lawyers in New York

The United States government has recently seen an increase in the number of reports of toys containing toxic levels of lead paint; subsequently, many toys have been recalled due to lead paint. Now there are new concerns about products containing the toxic paint. New efforts by health and safety officials are looking at potential lead hazards in imported ceramic dishes and cookware made in China and Mexico, as well as lead in lunchboxes and vinyl baby bibs.

This growing concern over lead in household products comes after several recent recalls involving children's toys that were made in China. Lead is a huge concern because of its potential to cause serious health problems, especially in children. If ingested, lead can cause learning disabilities, behavioral problems, growth retardation, hearing problems, and more. In adults, lead poisoning can cause abdominal pain, reproductive problems, high blood pressure and heart and kidney failure.

The greatest lead hazard in the home comes from peeling or chipping lead paint.

If you or a loved one has suffered from lead poisoning in Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn, or anywhere in Manhattan, please contact the Lead Poisoning Attorneys at Silberstein, Awad & Miklos today to schedule your initial consultation.